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ear nine
curriculum guide 2021
CURRICULUM GUIDE
WHAKATĀNE
HIGH SCHOOL
Challenging students to achieve | Kia Whakatane Au I Ahau
Introduction Stationery
to the Year 9 Curriculum and fees for 2021
Whakatakinga Pukapuka
marau matauranga tau iwa me ngā-utu mō rua mano rua tekau mā tahi
2021 Stationery List
Teaching and learning at Whakatane High School is centred on the eight
essential learning areas. The Year 9 curriculum offers students breadth of Each student must have a ruler, pencil, biro(s), coloured pencils, eraser, A4 refill, headphones and a Scientific Calculator
(available from Maths Department for $18), with fractions and direct logic.
subject choice allowing them to specialise in Year 10.
CORE SUBJECTS REQUIREMENTS OPTION SUBJECTS REQUIREMENTS
English A4 refill, 1 x 1B5, coloured French Both modules - 1 x 1B5
The curriculum for Year 9 begins with the core subjects You will be examined on your core subjects, excluding
of English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Health and Physical Education, in December 2021. You pens, pencils or felts Horticulture 1 x 1B5
Health and Physical Education. Other subjects are classed will be required to have a good year of practice and Health & Physical 1 x 1B5, WHS physical Japanese Both modules - 1 x 1B5
as optional, which means you choose. This allows you to assignments to support your achievement in these Education education top and black Business Studies 1 x 1B5, 1 x A4 Clear File
try subjects you would like to study but know very little examinations. shorts (20 pages)
about, or participate in a subject you already enjoy that is
Secondary school years are about specialising in a Mathematics 1 graph book, 30cm ruler, Marine Studies 1 x 1B5
not part of the core curriculum.
narrowing range of subjects. With excellent teaching scientific calculator (see
You will receive an option choice sheet that you are staff and responsive, eager young minds such as yours, Media Studies 1 x 1B5
above), headphones
required to complete and include with your application to these years will be well enjoyed. Commit yourself to Music Headphones
Science Headphones, 2 x 1B5, pens
enrol. your learning, stay focused on your subjects and you will Technology - DVC 3 x HB pencils, 3 x H2
achieve excellence at Whakatane High School. Social Studies 1 x 1B5 or 1 x 2B5
Enjoy your junior years at Whakatane High School. These pencils, eraser, coloured
Awanuiārangi Te Please send in to the teacher pencils, 1 x 18N9 folder
two years will allow you to explore many options in
Whakaruruhau to be stored for the year’s for A3 paper, 1 x black ball
Year 9 before narrowing your choices in Year 10 and
- Learning Centre use point pen fine
heading into NCEA Levels 1-3 at Years 11-13.
English 2 x 1B5, 4 blue pens, Fashion Design 1 x A4 Clear File
headphones
Te Reo Māori 1 x 1B5
Progress Statements Mathematics 2 x 1E5, 2 rulers, 2 pencils,
2 erasers
Visual Art - Design 1 x 3B pencil, 1 x eraser
Visual Art - Drawing & 1 x 3B pencil, 1 x eraser
Progress in Year 9 at Whakatane High School is ‘Soft’ skills are the personal attributes which enable Science 1 x 1B5 Painting
measured both against the New Zealand Curriculum people to interact effectively with other people. These Social Studies 1 x 1B5 Visual Art - Sculpture 1 x 3B pencil, 1 x eraser
Achievement Objectives and the Key Competencies. include skills such as strong work ethic, communication
skills, time management, problem solving and team work. Visual Art – Printmaking 1 x 3B pencil, 1 x eraser
Teachers in each subject area report against the
curriculum level your child is working at and select As we work to develop the ‘soft’ skills, now recognised
whether they are Developing/Emerging, Usually as being as important as academic progress, we will
2021 Fees Schedule
Demonstrating, or Achieving to a High Standard. be reporting on the Key Competencies of Managing
Self, Participating and Contributing, and Relating to
Across the two years in the Junior School, we aim to show
Others. Teachers will identify whether your child rarely,
the progress made across the curriculum. It is perfectly
sometimes, usually or always demonstrates these skills Whakatane High School is part of the Donations Scheme
usual for your child to be working at different curriculum OPTIONAL FEES
in that subject area. Your child will also be able to reflect in 2021, which means that any non-curriculum related
levels in different subjects. Student ID Photos $7
and assess against set indicators. trips, eg. Sports/cultural trips, will be optional and will
carry a charge. This charge will be added to your account School Magazine $10
once your child selects to take part. Printing money (Personal-related printing will
Some fees will be charged for materials or resources used still carry a charge)
for projects which are then taken home by students.
Year 9 Curriculum Guide 2021 3
Core Subjects Option Subjects
for all Year 9 students in 2021 In Year 9, students choose eight and Pathways for each subject
Option Subjects. These are
Kaupapa matua Kaupapa Kōwhiringa te ara
mo ngā tau iwa, katoa completed two per Term. mō ia kaupapa
Arts Pathways Checklist
English Health & Physical Education Choose ONE subject from the following: Subjects in italics are core subjects.
• Visual Art: Design YEARS
English is the study, use and enjoyment of English language Health Education is part of the core subjects taught to Drawing & Painting
and its literature, communicated orally, visually and in all Year 9 and Year 10 students. It is therefore not an THE ARTS 9 10 11
Sculpture
writing for a range of purposes and audience and in a optional subject at these levels. Drama
Printmaking
variety of text forms. Learning English encompasses • Drama: Practical Drama Skills Music course 1
The Board of Trustees is required to consult with
learning the language, learning through the language & Performance Music course 2
the school community regarding the school’s Health
and learning about the language. Understanding, using, • Music: Performance & Composition
programme, particularly with regard to Sexuality Visual Art - Design
and creating oral written and visual texts of increasing Skills
Education. Hence, the programme course outline is Visual Art - Drawing & Painting
complexity is at the heart of English teaching and learning.
included in this Curriculum Guide.
Languages
By engaging with text-based activities students become Visual Art - Printmaking
increasingly skilled and sophisticated speakers and Statement on the delivery of the Health curriculum Visual Art - Sculpture
listeners, writers and readers, presenters and viewers. ‘At Whakatane High School Health Education is considered ENGLISH
Choose ONE subject from the following:
Leads to: Year 10 English an integral part of students’ educational opportunities. English
All Health students develop their understanding of the • International: French 1 & 2
HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Mathematics
factors that influence the Health of individuals, groups and Japanese 1 & 2
society. Students build resilience through strengthening • Te Reo Māori: Te Reo Māori 1 & 2 Health & Physical Education
their personal identity through engaging prevention and Sport Science
In the Year 9 Mathematics Course students are taught safety management skills and strategies. Students use these
Students wishing to continue studying a language in Year
INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES
at different levels of the National Curriculum depending skills and understandings to take critical action to promote 10 must take course 1 & 2 of that language in Year 9.
These courses must be done in sequence, that is course 1 French
on their level of ability. All classes though will cover the personal, interpersonal and societal well-being.’
five strands which include Number, Algebra and Patterns, then course 2. Japanese
• Anti-Bullying - unit covers the Whakatane High School MATHEMATICS
Measurement, Geometry, and Statistics. They will be
Technology
values, and anti-bullying lessons. Concept of bullying is
assessed on each of these units with the possibility of explored, including types of bullying, roles in bullying
Mathematics
movement depending on how they achieve. and strategies for minimising bullying situations SCIENCE
Leads to: Year 10 Mathematics • Healthy Body, Healthy Mind - covers what healthy Choose TWO subjects from the following: Horticulture
is, nutrition, hygiene, physical activity and stress and Marine Studies
Science
• Computer Programming
strategies for positive decision-making • Design & Visual Communication Science
• Face the Facts - tobacco and alcohol education. • Electronics SOCIAL SCIENCES
The Year 9 science programme is an exciting and Factual information about both of these drugs, and • Fashion Design Accounting
practical introduction to the basics of Physics (Energy), strategies for positive decision-making • Food Technology
Business Studies
Chemistry (properties of matter), Biology (living things) • Sexuality/Positive Relationships - friendships/ • G Suite
relationships, what’s healthy/unhealthy, positive • Mechatronics Media Studies
and Earth Space and Science (Astronomy). There are a
number of different classes available working at various decision making • Product Development - Wood/Metal Social Studies
curriculum levels to take into account all learning styles. • Web Pages and the www TECHNOLOGY
Leads to: Year 10 Health and Physical Education, NCEA
Other
The programme includes a variety of activities, including Computer Programming
Level 1-2 Health Science
hands-on practicals, digital tasks and lessons. Design & Visual Communication
Leads to: Year 10 Science Electronics
Choose any FOUR subjects from the following list OR
Social Studies
Food Technology
any other subjects from the lists above:
G Suite
• Accounting
Mechatronics
Social Studies involves looking at the people, places • Business Studies
• Horticulture Fashion Design
and events which have influenced New Zealand and
the World. At Year 9 we will focus on Leadership, • Marine Studies Product Development - Wood/Metal
Kaitiakitanga and New Zealand History. Students will be • Media Studies Web Pages and the www
challenged by new ideas and concepts. • Sport Science TE REO MĀORI
Leads to: Year 10 Social Studies Te Reo Māori
4 Whakatāne High School Year 9 Curriculum Guide 2021 5
The Arts
Visual Art, Drama and Music
Drama
Ngā Toi Aronui
Toi ata ata, whakatautau, Pūoro The Drama Department has
tremendous appeal to students.
Drama is offered at Years 9 to 13.
In Year 9 students are introduced to basic drama skills.
Visual Art
The focus is on cooperative games, role play and devising.
All assessments are practical performances.
Students are encouraged to complete a Year 9 course
Visual Art is a highly successful and creative and visually adaptive learners. Visual Art requires
students to think and solve problems, understand and
before undertaking the Year 10 course which involves
popular subject at Whakatane High apply concepts, acquire practical skills and develop their
more advanced performance. It is preferable that
students successfully complete these junior courses
School. Visual Art is offered at all own personal expression.
before undertaking Level 1 NCEA Drama - a challenging
levels. In the junior school, we focus on building students’ course involving practice, theory and production.
drawing skills as well as instructing them in the use of a
Numerous tertiary diplomas, university courses and NCEA
It is one of the University Approved subjects. Visual Art range of media such as pastel, paint, wash, ink pen and
qualifications in Drama and Theatre exist for students
branches out into separate subjects of Painting, Design charcoal. In sculpture we use cardboard, cane, paper and
who wish to pursue Drama further. Drama has a very
and Photography. Many of our Year 13 Visual Art students modelling materials and in printmaking we use etching
important role in developing skills in self-confidence,
continue on to the various fields of Design, Photography, tools and ink. Design students learn the conventions
public speaking and working cooperatively - vital life
Visual Communication and Fine Arts courses at used by designers to communicate visually to convey
skills for all young people. Drama is complementary with
Universities or Polytechnics. messages.
Music, Art, English and Social Studies and its value should
We are very fortunate to have a very well appointed Some students come to us from their contributing schools never be underestimated.
building, the C Block, which houses multi-media facilities with a considerable skill level; others have very little
and large format printing. We have large and bright experience with art making. We can cater for the broad 9DRA Drama
specialist classrooms, an art library, printmaking facilities range of skill levels at Year 9.
and a suite of Apple Macintosh computers for Design, Ms A Harland (HD)
It is recommended that students complete at least one of
Photography and Visual Art Research. • Games to develop voice and
the four Visual Art courses offered at Year 9 to enter Year
In an increasingly creative world the Visual Arts equips 10 Visual Art, then continue with the subject to Level 1 movement skills
students with the techniques and knowledge to be NCEA. • Improvisation
• Basic drama conventions and
elements
9VA1 Drawing and Painting 9VA3 Sculpture • Characterisation
Mr A Hurley (HU) Mr A Hurley (HU) • Use of costume and prop
The foundation course is the Drawing and Students will develop ideas for three • Devising a drama
Painting course. You will learn to draw dimensional artworks through drawing.
Leads to Year 10 Drama, NCEA Level 1-3 and
accurately from subject matter and start You will use a range of sculpting materials
Scholarship, University, Polytechnic and
to explore colour media such as paint or which may include cane, paper mache,
Performing Arts School
pastel. You will have the opportunity to wire, clay and cardboard. You will develop
apply your creativity and imagination. skills and knowledge in respect to the
selected sculpting techniques and media.
Leads to Year 10 Visual Art You will make sculptural artworks.
STUDENT VOICE
Design Leads to Year 10 Visual Art
“I’ve found Drama is a great
9VA2
class for anyone, actor or
Mr A Hurley (HU)
9VA4 Printmaking
Students will learn to use drawing to
develop and communicate visual ideas. Mr A Hurley (HU) not, it is simply enjoyable.
You will explore and produce work related Students will research and learn a range You can be yourself!”
to illustration and graphic design. You of different printmaking techniques from
will gain experience with colour and text intaglio/drypoint to woodcut and relief.
and image layout. You will develop design Using different tools and inks you will
skills with a range of media, both hand produce a series of both black and white
manipulated and computer based. and colour prints.
Leads to Year 10 Visual Art Leads to Year 10 Visual Art
6 Whakatāne High School Year 9 Curriculum Guide 2021 7
Sports
Sport Science
Music
Hākinakina
For many students, this course will be • Music theory to enable you to progress with your
instrumental studies and increase your knowledge
Matauranga Hākinakina
an introduction to music, but for those and understanding of music
who have prior music skills it is an • Technical skills specific to each instrument with
opportunity to extend knowledge and itinerant teachers
skills to a higher level. • Composition for students who have some knowledge
All students are encouraged to learn basic keyboard/
and have received some prior music tuition Sport Science
Assessment: Students will be assessed on musical
piano skills along with guitar and drums and an
instrument of choice.
knowledge and aural skills (listening to and understanding This course is designed to help
students to understand how to get
musical elements). They will also be assessed on
You will learn: individual instrumental ability along with general
• Basic music knowledge including reading standard musicianship. Students are encouraged to start or join the most out of physical activity by
music notation, tablature and chord charts ensemble groups and rehearse for performances during
the year.
exploring how the human body works
• Practical skills to enable you to perform within a and how to care for it in relation to
group or solo
exercise.
9MUS1 Music 1 9MUS2 Music 2 Through experiencing a variety of physical activity
students will be able to investigate and reflect on the
Mr A Warner (WR) Mr A Warner (WR) role that body systems play during short and long term
This course includes: This course includes: exercise.
• Learning basic music notation • Learning music theory and
• Learning the basics of guitar, keyboard composition
and drums, and an instrument of • Developing skills on guitar, keyboard
9SPS Sport Science
choice, eg vocals, Brass, Woodwind and drums, and an instrument of Mr B Sexton (SN)
etc. choice, eg. vocals, brass, woodwind Content covered through this course
• Learning major and minor chords, etc. include:
scales, drum rhythms and patterns. • Listening skills • Functional anatomy (movement) of
• Performance of basic pieces of music. • Improvisation, chord patterns, drum the skeletal and muscular systems
• Listening skills rhythms and guitar riffs • Exercises that support and
This is suited to students who have some strengthen the skeletal, muscular and
Leads to Year 9 Music 2 degree of previous musical tuition and cardiovascular respiratory systems.
knowledge (though this is not essential). • The short and long term benefits of
Students who have successfully completed exercise.
the Music 1 course earlier in the year will Skills gained through this course include:
also be eligible for this option.
• Feeling more connected to how the
“I am thoroughly enjoying music Leads to To progress to Music in Year 10 and then
body responds to daily demands.
• Appreciating the body beyond being a
at Whakatane High School. The Music at Year 11 (NCEA Level 1), it is
STUDENT VOICE
recommended that students complete physical vessel.
teaching is really great and the Course 2 at Year 9. To complete NCEA • Valuing the body’s ability to move
support for kids’ learning is practical assessments in Year 11, students effectively and efficiently.
• Becoming more confident in
amazing. I am glad I picked this
should have been receiving tuition on an
instrument or voice either in school or understanding how the body moves.
subject and I am very excited to privately for at least two years. • Developing a sense of curiosity
do it again next year in Year 10. in relation to extending physical
capabilities.
I highly recommend this subject
for people coming to this school.” Leads to Year 10 Sports Science, NCEA Level 1-3
Physical Education
8 Whakatāne High School Year 9 Curriculum Guide 2021 9
Languages
French and Japanese
Reo Kōkuhu
Wiwi, Tīapanihi
All students benefit from learning another language from the earliest practicable
age. Such learning broadens students’ general language abilities and brings
their own language into sharper focus. It enriches students intellectually, socially
and culturally, offers an understanding of the ways in which other people think
and behave, and furthers international relations and trade.
French
Why Learn French? • French is an international and important language for
traveling, business and tourism
• Language learning is fun, active, challenging and
boosts brain power • Language learning skills are an asset for any career
• Enjoy French cultural aspects with French food, • Studying a foreign culture helps us understand our
festivities and fun pastimes own cultures
• Using technology, NZ students can ‘“connect” with
their French counterparts
• French has many similarities to both English (in
spelling) and Te Reo (in pronunciation) which gives Japanese
New Zealand students an advantage
• Students may have the opportunity to travel to New Why Learn Japanese? • Learning a language helps adolescent brain
Caledonia Note: Students wishing to take French at Year 10 must
development and helps students become active
select the two courses at Year 9 • Learning Japanese provides new opportunities to
learners
communicate with Japanese people both in New
Zealand and Japan • Students will be taught using a wide range of different
9FRE1 French 1 methods to support and challenge their learning
• It gives students a chance to participate in exchanges
Mrs S Everitt (EV) with Japanese Students and to Japan Note: Students wishing to take Japanese at Year 10 must
• Greet people, introduce yourself and select the two courses at Year 9.
• The Japanese Course provides a range of Japanese
others in French
cultural experiences including Japanese food, sports
• Give personal information and other activities
• Use French numbers and colours in
games and activities
• Understand classroom instructions in 9JAP1 Japanese 1 9JAP2 Japanese 2
French Mr H Morris (MS) Mr H Morris (MS)
• Recognise France - the country, • Give personal information • Talk about your family
location and the culture
• Count in Japanese • Describe people and animals
Leads to Year 9 French 2 • Understand classroom instructions in • Talk about where you live and the
Japanese weather
9FRE2 French 2 • Read Japanese hiragana • Talk about things you like to do and
• Understand Japan’s climate, eat
Mrs S Everitt (EV) geography and cultural aspects
• Talk about your family Leads to Year 10 Japanese, NCEA Level 1-3,
• Describe people and animals Leads to Year 9 Japanese 2 University or Polytechnic
• Talk about where you live and the
weather
• Talk about things you like to do and
eat
• Tell the time in French
Leads to Year 10 French, NCEA Level 1-3, University
or Polytechnic The students visit New Caledonia in 2018.
10 Whakatāne High School Year 9 Curriculum Guide 2021 11
Science
Horticulture and Marine Studies
Pūtaiao
Ohuone, Te Ao o Tangaroa
Horticulture Marine Studies
This course gives a basic introduction to Horticulture. It Here in Whakatane we are blessed with easy access to
is practical and skills-based, with students spending half beautiful oceans, lakes and rivers. You probably swim,
the learning time: dive, surf and fish in them! It is well documented that
human activities are damaging these fragile ecosystems.
• Developing an individual vegetable garden in the
Marine Studies is a very popular subject designed to
school horticulture area
increase awareness and understanding of these human
• Developing skills of raising and caring for plants activities and more importantly what we can do to
The other half of the learning time is spent in the minimise the harmful effects of overfishing, climate
classroom. change and plastic pollution.
Further Study: The course will teach skills that can be
further developed in Year 10 and NCEA Level 1 - Level 3. 9MRS Marine Studies
Horticulture is focused on practical skills. Horticulture can Miss T Walker (WK)
be further studied at University or Polytechnic.
• Why is the ocean important to us?
9HOR Horticulture • Life Under the Sea - Students learn
about the wonders of the sea through
Ms K Asquith (AH)
the eyes of Nemo. They will learn
• Developing your own vegetable some of the basic biological concepts
garden that relate to life under water. We
• Use of tools explore the ecological niche of marine
• Caring for plants - diseases/fertilisers organisms as well as buoyancy, fish
• Raising plants in open ground anatomy, gas exchange and more.
• Raising plants in punnets • I Will Knot - Students will build their
• Soil properties knot tying skills and knowledge. They
• Soil improvement have the opportunity to research and
complete a presentation on a selected
Leads to Year 10 Horticulture, NCEA Level 1-2 knot. Each student will be assessed
Horticulture, University or Polytechnic on their ability to teach and learn new
skills. They then have an opportunity
to apply their knot tying knowledge by
creating hand lines that we will test out
on our fishing trip to the Ohiwa Wharf.
• Swim survival - Students will prove
“The ability to learn about the their competency in the pool in
ocean, and the opportunities preparation for the Year 10 snorkelling
STUDENT VOICE
trip to Whale Island where they get
we have with trips like fishing, to go snorkelling with seals. This
swimming and diving are cool!” unit focuses on building swimming
endurance skills with compulsory pool
“Marine Studies gives us a sessions once a week.
good experience about what Students must have an interest/passion for
our oceans and want to protect them for
marine biology is like and all the the future.
interesting jobs out there.”
Leads to Year 10 Marine Studies, NCEA Level 2-3
Marine Studies
12 Whakatāne High School Year 9 Curriculum Guide 2021 13
Social Science
Financial and Media Studies
Pūtaiao pāpori
Ahumoni me te māpāho
Financial Studies Media Studies
The Whakatane High School Today, young adults can only benefit from making
informed financial decisions. Our whakautu (response)
Media Studies is an incredibly relevant
Commerce whānau have the is acknowledging that our students’ economic successes subject for 21st century learners as it Careers that
philosophy of elevating. tomorrow (thriving not surviving) depends on the awakens individuals to the power and Media Studies leads to
influence of the media, including the
financial and economic skills we provide them with today.
Elevating the quality of teaching and learning, elevating
expectations, motivation, aspirations, and elevating
If we engage our students in these financial principles at
an early age, they can confidently navigate and manage ways in which it shapes our lives. Filmmaking; Journalism;
assessment and exam results.
their own tipu tonu (constantly evolving) future financial This is particularly pertinent in today’s day and age, with
Online Influencer; Writing;
Our Commerce whanau believe a financial future focus landscape. one third of Kiwi teens spending four or more hours online Social Media Management;
for our students’ must be supported by a sound economic
platform for them to learn, develop, and strengthen their
Commerce students are encouraged to be adaptable, on an average day. Media Studies can help the future Public Relations; Radio
innovative, confident, creative, passionate, determined, generation become savvy media users who can critically
financial core life skills.
visionary, risk takers, great communicators and change question media intentions. It also fosters students’ Broadcasting; Television;
agents. creative abilities. Blogging/Vlogging; Marketing;
Media Studies provides students with the opportunity
to reflect on their relationship with media, to learn how
Photography; Screenwriter;
9ACC Accounting 9BST Business Studies media industries - such as film, radio, television and print - Web Content Manager;
Mr J Keepa (KP) Mr J Keepa (KP) operate, and to try their hand at creating their own media. Youtuber; Educator
This programme has a financial future This programme has a financial future Students will develop skills in filmmaking and journalistic
focus and is the first stage of an exciting focus and is the first stage of an exciting writing and design while experiencing industry standard
Accounting adventure. Students will gain Business Studies adventure. Students will software.
an understanding of income, savings, gain an understanding on how to plan, In a nutshell, Media Studies develops students’
revenue, expenses, taxes, Kiwisaver, and implement and manage a business. competencies in creativity, communication, collaboration
the accounting equation. By the end This involves producing a business plan, and critical thinking - vital skills in today’s ever-changing
of this option, students will be able to product development, as well as gaining a workforce!
produce profit and loss accounts, balance basic understanding of entrepreneurship,
sheets, cost plus pricing calculations, the 4 P’s of Marketing, SWOT analysis,
fixed, variable and total costs tables and accounting, economics, strategic planning,
9MSS Media Studies
graphs. This is a prerequisite for Year 10 and reflective and recommendation skills. Ms J Hoogstraten (HN)
Accounting. Media surrounds us! We watch films and
Leads to Year 10 Business Studies/Economics, NCEA television, read magazines and books and
Leads to Year 10 Accounting, NCEA Level 1-3 Level 1-3 Accounting, Economics, Financial spend hours checking and updating our
Accounting, Economics, Financial Literacy, Literacy, and Business Studies social media accounts. In this introductory
and Business Studies course, you will learn about how media
affects our lives and shapes the world
around us. You will also have the chance to
STUDENT VOICE
“I actually enjoyed the whole make your own short film (a commercial)
and have a hand at directing, acting and/
course. It was a great learning or editing.
option and I’m glad that I’ll be
Leads to Year 10 Media Studies, NCEA Level 1-3
able to leave the class with lots Media Studies, Social Sciences
of knowledge about owning a
business.”
14 Whakatāne High School Year 9 Curriculum Guide 2021 15
Technology
Te Reo Māori IT, Electronics, Food, Fashion and Product Development
The Māori language Hangarau Pūnaha rorohiko, mātai tāhiko,
haupo, auaha, hua whakawhanake
KO TE IHI ME TE MANA O Ō TĀTAU TĪPUNA KEI ROTO I TE REO MĀORI Technology is a universal, age-old Students must choose two, but may choose up to four of
human activity. It is hard to imagine
the following Technology subjects:
(The essence and prestige of our ancestors are inherent in the language)
our lives without the advantages we
• Computer Programming
The language and the culture of the tangata whenua of • Enable students to grow in their ability to understand • Design & Visual Communication
Aotearoa have become integrated into our way of life. and speak Te Reo Māori have gained and will continue to gain • Electronics
The nourishment of the Māori language is integral to the
development of a positive New Zealand cultural identity,
• Provide the opportunity for students to read and through technological advances. • Fashion Design
write in Te Reo Māori • Food Technology
based on partnership and diversity. We welcome all
• Ensure the continued growth and development of Te Technology education develops a wide range of skills for • G Suite
students to study Te Reo Māori. Te Aka Matua students
Reo Māori within the school and community students including problem solving, design, construction,
must complete two courses of Te Reo Māori in Year 9. • Mechatronics
communication, critical thinking, analysis, synthesis and
The aims of this course are to: • Develop positive attitudes and high self-esteem in evaluation. • Product Development - Wood/Metal
students • Web Pages and the www
• Foster whanaungatanga (a family atmosphere)
amongst students Students entering Year 9 from Kura Kaupapa Māori may
be invited into the NCEA Level 1 Te Reo Māori class.
• Enable students to acknowledge and understand 9CPG Computer Programming 9DVC Design & Visual Communication
Tikanga Māori (Māori values, attitudes and Note: Students wishing to take Te Reo Māori at Year 10 Mr J Cochrane (CE) Mr J Cochrane (CE)
behaviour) must select both Courses 1 and 2 at Year 9.
Introduction to problem-solving This is an introductory course and gives
methodologies needed in software students the chance to experience a range
development, such as structured design of stimulating design contexts and learn
9MAO1 Māori 1 9MAO2 Māori 2 and structured programming. Use basic graphic skills.
Teacher to be confirmed Teacher to be confirmed pseudocode, flowcharting, as well as The following skills will be gained:
Whānau Group Identity, Whakawhānaungātanga a programming language to develop • Three dimensional design
• Myself, Āhau • My friends, Ōku hoa solutions to problems. • CAD computer drawing (free software
• My family relationships, Tōku whānau • My school, Tōku Kura The following skills will be gained: available for student home use)
• Students, Ākonga • Planning • Freehand sketching (isometric,
Leads to Year 10 Māori, NCEA Level 1 Māori • Testing oblique, 1 point and 2 point)
Leads to Year 9 Māori 2 • Variables and Algorithms The course will provide students with an
• Basics of Python programming - Input, excellent foundation in Years 10-13.
Output, Decision Making and Loops This University approved subject at Level
The skills and concepts will be used in 3 could lead to careers in:
many different situations to broaden the • Product Design/3d Printing/Computer
students' ability to apply their knowledge Aided Design (CAD)
and think for themselves. • Architecture
• Advertising
Leads to Year 10 DGT (three modules to select
• Engineering/Computer Aided
from), NCEA Level 1-3, University or
Manufacturing (CAM)
Polytechnic
• Landscape Design
• Interior Design
Leads to Year 10 Design & Visual Communication,
NCEA Level 1-3 Design & Visual
Communication, University or Polytechnic
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9ELE Electronics 9GSU G Suite 9PDH Product Development - 9WBP Web pages and the www
Mr J Cochrane (CE) Mr J Cochrane (CE) Wood/Metal Mr J Cochrane (CE)
This course is an opportunity for students Digital Technology is used by a wide Mr P Goodman (GN) The internet is so much a part of our
to learn about the exciting world of variety of school subjects, business In this course, students have an everyday lives. This course covers how
electronics. The course incorporates organisations and groups. Whakatane opportunity to learn about and work with to make web pages by directly coding in
theory knowledge and hands-on practical High School operates on the G Suite for hard materials. The course is split into HTML, CSS and Javascript. It also looks at
application through design projects. Education platform to develop the digital two parts. In the first part, students learn web safety and responsible use of devices.
This is a good course as a foundation for literacy and fluency of our students and to about the materials and practical skills Students work towards producing a
Mechatronics. prepare students for their place in an ever- necessary for making products. In the website in their chosen context, using all
• Basic electronic theory increasing digital world. This course covers second part, students will be set a project the skills that they have learnt throughout
• Components used in an electronic the following basic skills: collaboration, where they need to follow the design the course.
circuit creating, word processing, desktop process so that they can solve a practical The following skills will be gained:
• Prototyping publishing, spreadsheets, digital graphics, problem. This will include analysing a • Webpage creation
presentations, and animation. context, identifying a problem, researching
• Soldering skills • Embedding images, video and audio
the subject and then generating a range
• Safety into web pages
of possible solutions. They will then select
Leads to Year 10 DGT (three modules to select • Basic Javascript
one idea and that is what they will make
Leads to Year 10 Mechatronics, NCEA Level 1-3, from), NCEA Level 1-3, University or • Web safety
as a prototype. This course is a good
University or Polytechnic Polytechnic
blend of practical and theory work. It also
gives students a chance to practice time Leads to Year 10 DGT (three modules to select
9FAS Fashion Design 9MEC Mechatronics management and collaborative learning. from), NCEA Level 1-3, University or
Mr P Goodman (GN) Polytechnic
Mrs G Harper (HA) Note: If students opt to take their projects
This module involves making a wrist pin Students will learn about Mechatronics, a home, there will be a take-home cost
cushion then going on to make a pair of combination of mechanical and electronic charged to their account.
shorts/pj pants and then a basic top with systems, Embracing robotics, industrial
an appliqued design/logo. All materials control systems and human interfaces Leads to Year 10 Wood/Metal, NCEA Level 1-3
provided. During the production of these in numerous disciplines. Mechatronic Wood/Metal
products we will be studying: systems employ microprocessors and
• Machinery & Equipment software as well as special purpose
• Health & Safety electronics.
• Materials The following skills will be gained:
• Techniques & Processes • Mechanical Systems
• Design Process • Robotic Control
• Computational Thinking
Leads to Year 10 Fashion Design, NCEA Level 1-3
Fashion Design Leads to Year 10 Mechatronics, NCEA Level 1-3,
University or Polytechnic
9FTE Food Technology
Mrs G Harper (HA)
This module is about understanding the
basics of food and how it can impact us,
society and our environment. Students will
gain knowledge on:
• Food Safety
" I found Year 9 Mechatronics
exciting and hands-on, and
STUDENT VOICE
• Nutrition
• Time Management I learnt lots of interesting
• Sustainability and Food Ethics things about engineering,
design and electronics. It is
• Recipe Planning
• Research and Design
They will then go on to design, produce an exciting and fun subject
and evaluate their own food product that I'm sure many other
students also enjoy".
which will incorporate all topics covered.
Leads to Year 10 Technology, NCEA Level 1-3 Food
Technology
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Email admin@whakatanehigh.school.nz
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